Italian Beginners (FLI1130)

Staff

Ms Rossella Bongi - Convenor

Credit Value

30

ECTS Value

15

NQF Level

4

Pre-requisites

None

Co-requisites

None

Duration of Module

Term 1: 11 weeks; Term 2: 11 weeks;

Module aims

The module is intended for students who have little or no previous knowledge of Italian and offers an introduction to Italian language and culture. This module is broadly equivalent to A1 / A2 Basic User level of the Common European Framework and aims to: Provide students with a solid foundation of the basic grammatical structures of the target language thus enabling them to communicate effectively across the four key language skills (listening, speaking, reading and writing) at an elementary level on a variety of general topics Enable participants to give and understand information and to achieve a confident elementary level of communicative competence in everyday situations Provide an introduction to the customs, culture and society of the regions/countries in which the languages are spoken and to develop student awareness of the general social and cultural background of the language.

ILO: Module-specific skills

1. Demonstrate a sound grasp of the basic grammatical structures of the target language

Details of learning activities and teaching methods

Category

Hours of study time

Description

Scheduled learning and teaching activities

88

Language classes

Guided independent study

212

Consolidate class work by learning vocabulary and structures, and by reading, watching or listening to material in Italian. Prepare exercises and activities for class, write short assignments and generally begin to acquire a repertoire of effective language learning strategies. Learning activities are supported by various media, including audio, video / DVD, and, where appropriate, computer software.

Formative assessment

Form of assessment

Size of the assessment (eg length / duration)

ILOs assessed

Feedback method

5 formative tasks per year (grammar and vocabulary, writing, reading and listening comprehension)

Variable

1-5, 7

Written and oral

1 in-class formative task in week 12 (during the first two timetabled

1.5 hours

1-5,7

Written Feedback Sheet with opportunity for individual follow-up with tutor/s.